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H. Keith Spears

International Graduate School
International Graduate School
Special Assistant to the President/Interim Dean IGS
kspears@andersonuniversity.edu
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Academic Background

Dr. H. Keith Spears has served as Anderson University’s Special Assistant to the President since 2023. Due to a vacancy in the dean of the International Graduate School position in Spring 2026, Dr. Spears stepped in as Interim Dean. He retired as president of Campbellsville University in 2022, now holding the title of Chancelor Emeritus.
He holds a BS Biology (Marshall University), MA Communication (Marshall University) and MA Broadcasting (Central Michigan University), and a doctorate in higher education leadership (West Virginia University)

BS- Biology-Marshall University

Post Doctorate- Lifelong Education, Harvard University
Post Doctorate- Strategic Leadership, Duke University

MA-Communications-Broadcasting, Central Michigan University
MA-Communication Arts, Marshall University

Ed.D.- Higher Education Administration, West Virginia University

Fast Facts

My role is oversight to the graduate programs in the International Graduate School. I do not have scheduled courses, but I do guest lectures in interpersonal communication and mass communication.

Anderson University is recognized as a premier university in South Carolina and beyond. This status is opening doors of opportunities, and I am excited to be part of this growth, developing pathways for current and future students.

Communication is a dynamic field that equips undergraduate and graduate students with the ability to deliver messages clearly and effectively across interpersonal interactions, small groups, large audiences, and mass media platforms. Strong communication skills are essential in nearly every career, enabling individuals to inform, persuade, collaborate, and lead in diverse professional environments. By studying communication, students gain practical, real-world skills well beyond any AI-generated publication and prepare them for careers ranging from business, information technology, and media to education, public relations, and opportunities yet to be developed.

I have given multiple special presentations outside of my university appointments in North America, South America, The Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

AU is a welcoming environment for our international students. It is a joy to see them learn and experience the hospitality that this institution offers.

Speech, Interpersonal Communication, Higher Education Leadership, and Broadcasting